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Key Words In The Christian Life - Redemption Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Key Words in the Christian Life - Redemption (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 1 verse 18-21. Ill: • In the 1800’s there was a well known American Baptist preacher; • Called Dr. A. J. Gordon. • One day as he walked down a street in Boston; • He met a boy carrying an old rusty bird cage, • Inside the cage were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Brethren

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Boy if there’s one thing that’s irritating its hypocrisy. [Al Gore’s house, doctor’s office with ash tray examples.] Hypocrisy is a hard thing to deal with. But you know what, all of us at one time or another find ourselves being a hypocrite. All of us at one time or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of Maturity As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

LAST WEEK, AS WE LOOKED TOGETHER AT HOSEA 10, WE DEVELOPED THE THOUGHT OF DEALING WITH HARDHEARTEDNESS IN OUR LIVES. TODAY, I WOULD LIKE US TO GO BEYOND THIS INTO THE NEXT STEP IN WHAT SHOULD BE OUR PROGRESSIVE CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE AREA WE WILL BE LOOKI

QUALITIES OF MATURITY AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST HOSEA 11:1-7 Hosea 11:1-7 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time For A Spanking Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2011

A study of chapter 9 of Isaiah verses 7 through 21

Isaiah 9: 1 – 21 Time For A Spanking I was going to start off by apologizing because from our last study we had only managed to talk about verse 6. However, in all truth, I will not apologize. Our Precious Holy and Majestic Lord and Savior deserves the time of praise and worship due His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All You Need Is A Word

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 7, 2011

I don’t care what you are facing today: One word from God is all you need.

Before I start preaching I need to prophesy to somebody and I need to tell you that tonight is your night for a turn around. And I decree to you that in the very same place that the enemy said it was gonna end, you’re going to step into a new beginning and the greatest blessing of your life. Begin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, 2 Chronicles 20:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Judgments

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on May 18, 2010

When men make judgments, there may be errors, but when God judges, His judgments are holy, just, and true and we need to be aware of the areas God will judge us and make our adjustments according to His will.

INTRODUCTION God is a just God, God is a Holy God and as such God has to judge us, when He does, it will be a righteous judgment. It will not be imperfect or biased as can happen when we face judgments of men. I was stopped with my left turn signal on and some crazy person passed me while I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Employers And Employees Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 1, 2010

Eph 5:21 says "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Paul's third example is the relationship between employers and employees.

RELATIONSHIPS – EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES King Edward of England appointed William Wickham to build a church. William Wickham performed his duty and finished by writing in one of the windows, "This work made William Wickham." When the king saw this he confronted William for assuming the honor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Proverbs 13 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 29, 2012

A look at Proverbs chapter 13.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Thirteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter thirteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1 (NASB) Children of the same parents can have different temperaments. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer That Stops The Sun

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2012

Dare to make God-sized prayers. Cling on to His Word. Don't just stand in hope, walk in faith. Do what is necessary to bring about God's will.

JOSHUA was a remarkable man. He grew up to experience firsthand his nation Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. He saw the miracles of God and trusted Him. • He spied on the land, and with Caleb, came back with a message of faith - that God would surely help them seize the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finishing Well

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Mar 13, 2012

Anybody can start something, it's another subject altogether to finish something. It's yet another thing to finish well! Learn Paul's steps to finishing the race of life well.

Title: Finishing Well Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Date: March 11, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Starting Things A. It’s easy to do 1. We start projects 2. We start routines 3. We start new disciplines B. Everyone does it II. Finishing Things A. An altogether different subject 1. How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 31, 2012

God’s greatest gift was given when Jesus suffered for your sin. His anguish on the cross is described in graphic detail in Isaiah 53.

Sermon Notes April 1, 2012 The Suffering Servant Isaiah 52:13-53:9 It was Christmas of 1990. Our family was growing and three young children filled our home with joy, and lots of chaos! As with every family, Christmas was one of the most memorable and special times of the year. This ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It's Not About Eggs"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2011

Joining is the joy of serving Christ.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “It’s Not about Eggs” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Not too terribly long ago I was having a conversation with a wonderful person, whom I dearly love, but who had also decided to move their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Introduction For Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2011

A sermon preached on Sunday evening to introduce the topic of grace (Portions taken from Philip Yancey's book, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book "Set Free")

HoHum: Philip Yancey: I heard this from a friend who works with the down and out in Chicago “A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her 2 year old daughter... I could hardly bear hearing her story. I had no idea what to say to this woman. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Feb 4, 2012

God promise us His deliverance through our Lord and Saviour.

Why Jesus? To understand Jesus and His mission, you must understand some of the basic foundations of the OT that prepare for Him. I would like to refer to just two of these. The first is the vision of Nathan (2 Sam 7, and 1 Chr 17). In it, King David, in following the tradition of the ANE, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist